NHTSA recall 18V548000
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Ford Edge and 3 more
Reported Aug 20, 201887 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 18S25Built May 29, 2018 – May 29, 2018
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
The risk
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorElectrical system › Starter assembly